Customer Service Driver

Automotive retailer Harwoods Group, represents prestigious car brands Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, Jaguar and Land Rover, as well as the truck brand MAN. We have eighteen businesses across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and Hampshire.

Established since 1931, we are a successful and progressive third generation family owned business and rank #31 in the Sunday Times ‘Top Track 250’, which league tables the UK’s private companies with a turnover of <£650m and <5,000 staff. In 2015 our turnover was £555m and we employed 900 people.

Our vision is to ‘create memorable experiences’, as we believe our primary role is to add maximum value to the customer journey. We also aim to make working at Harwoods as memorable and enjoyable as possible and benefit from above average employee engagement.

With 91% of staff scoring positively when asked ‘I care about the future of Harwoods’, we’re a safe bet for a job and career.

Job Purpose

The role of the Customer Service Driver is to:

Support the business by carrying out driving duties.

Policies

All Harwoods employees are expected to comply with/adhere to all Harwoods policies and procedures and any additional manufacturer requirements relevant to their role.

Person Specification

Essential

Proof of Right to Work in the UK.

Experience

Desirable

Previously employed in a position of trust.

Skills & Knowledge

Essential

Full UK driving licence.

Smart appearance.

Competency in numeracy and literacy.

Desirable

Advanced motoring qualification.

Competencies

Harwoods has 5 key competencies which describe the behaviours expected of all employees. For this role we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate all of the competencies below at the level described, as per the attached competency framework.

Level: Team Member

Delivering Memorable Customer Service

Provides customer service which creates ‘memorable experiences’ through meeting and exceeding customer expectations.

High Performing Teams

Supports others to continuously improve performance. Seeks feedback on own performance, takes responsibility for own development & demonstrates Harwoods values.

Commercial and Operational Excellence

Understands the drivers of business performance and uses them to optimise commercial opportunities. Plans and manages processes, resources workflows efficiently.

Innovation & Improvement

Demonstrates openness to change and improvement. Proactively looks for more effective ways of doing things.

Brand Aligned

Knowledgeable of, aligned to and ambassador for the brand and adheres to brand standards.

Key Responsibilities

At the request of the sales, service or parts departments/Bodyshop, carry out driving jobs as and when required.

Carry out a pre-delivery quality check and ensure the vehicle meets customer expectations.

Carry out a final handover with the customer upon delivery of (sold) vehicles.

Ensure all documentation is accurately completed in line with business standards and return to the sales, service or parts departments.

Maintain safe working practices and standards, including driving all vehicles with due care and attention for all customers, road users and pedestrians.

Harwoods Limited act as a non-independent credit intermediary for a limited number of finance lenders and can introduce you to a limited number of finance products to assist with your vehicle purchase.

Harwoods Limited is authorised for consumer credit (financial services register number 714708). Harwoods Limited is a Credit Broker not a Lender.
Harwoods Limited is an Appointed Representative of AutoProtect (MBI) Limited for general insurance mediation, who are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (financial services register number 312143).

Our FCA Permitted business is arranging general insurance and finance contracts.
You can check this on the FCA Register by visiting the www.fca.org.uk or by contacting the FCA direct on 0800 111 6768.